Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers
Milne makes history at Feds
West Coast dairy farmer Katie Milne has broken the glass ceiling to become the first woman president of Federated Farmers in its 72 year history.
Hoggard’s parting shot at Greenpeace
Federated Farmers dairy section chair Andrew Hoggard has stepped down after three years in the role -- but not before firing a broadside at Greenpeace in his final speech last week.
New PKE regime ‘no big deal’
Federated Farmers dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says not many farmers would need to adjust their palm kernel expeller (PKE) feeding regime.
New stock exclusion rules require greater flexibility – Feds
New rules excluding stock from waterways are coming, but they have to be sensible, practical and affordable, says Cathy Begley, leader of Federated Farmers’ water team.
Time to get smart on managing our fresh water
Synthetic foods will challenge agriculture’s environmental footprint
The retiring Federated Farmers president, Dr William Rolleston, is warning farmers that they will soon be “chasing the tail” of synthetic food producers because of their products’ lesser environmental footprint.
Back in the black — Editorial
Dairy has got its mojo back. After two challenging seasons, last week brought two items of great news for Fonterra farmers.
Reviving fortunes good for the provinces
Fonterra's lifting of the current season payout to $6.15/kgMS highlights the revival in the fortunes of dairy farms, says Federated Farmers.
Disagreement over quad safety
Greenies should take note - Hoggard
Greenie groups who seek to bolster their fundraising campaigns by using dairy farmers as their favourite target need to read the Water Accord report released today.